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How does chronic diarrhea affect homeostasis of the body?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Electrolytes ...: And other nutrients become depleted. For example you can have low potassium, low sodium, low vitamins like a, d, e and k. Weight loss can occur.

Answered 3/12/2018

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